Seward County

NE · Pop. 108,532 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Seward County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 108,532.

$/Acre: $2,053

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 71.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$64,122

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,053

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale4880

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,771 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)277 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K525

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate